Entry #14762: Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Cocos

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RegionCocos
IssueLegal recognition of non-binary gender
StatusIntersex only
Start DateSep 15, 2011
End DateMay 29, 2025
DescriptionIn 2011, intersex people achieved legal recognition in the Cocos Islands under federal Australian law.

However, until 2025, nonbinary people were not recognised.
Sourceshttps://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/legis/cth/consol_act/cia1955198/s7a.html
https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/western-australia-may-leave-gender-off-birth-certificates/10180012
https://justiceconnect.org.au/resources/how-to-update-your-gender-on-formal-documents-wa/
https://web.archive.org/web/20110915194405/http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/09/15/travel/main20106611.shtml
https://www.wa.gov.au/government/media-statements/Cook%20Labor%20Government/Gender-recognition-reforms-for-LGBTIQA%20-community-take-effect-20250530


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edited by DaisyGeekyTrans. Now recognised.

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End Date(none)May 29, 2025
DescriptionIn 2011, intersex people achieved legal recognition in the Cocos Islands under federal Australian law.

Non-binary genders are not recognised by local governments or under Western Australia law. However, there was discussion of it in 2018.
In 2011, intersex people achieved legal recognition in the Cocos Islands under federal Australian law.

However, until 2025, nonbinary people were not recognised.
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In 2011, intersex people achieved legal recognition in the Cocos Islands under federal Australian law. Non-binary genders are not recognised by local governments or under Western Australia law. However, there was discussion of it in 2018. law. However, until 2025, nonbinary people were not recognised.
Sourceshttps://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/legis/cth/consol_act/cia1955198/s7a.html
https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/western-australia-may-leave-gender-off-birth-certificates/10180012
https://justiceconnect.org.au/resources/how-to-update-your-gender-on-formal-documents-wa/
https://web.archive.org/web/20110915194405/http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/09/15/travel/main20106611.shtml
https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/legis/cth/consol_act/cia1955198/s7a.html
https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/western-australia-may-leave-gender-off-birth-certificates/10180012
https://justiceconnect.org.au/resources/how-to-update-your-gender-on-formal-documents-wa/
https://web.archive.org/web/20110915194405/http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/09/15/travel/main20106611.shtml
https://www.wa.gov.au/government/media-statements/Cook%20Labor%20Government/Gender-recognition-reforms-for-LGBTIQA%20-community-take-effect-20250530
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https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/legis/cth/consol_act/cia1955198/s7a.html https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/western-australia-may-leave-gender-off-birth-certificates/10180012 https://justiceconnect.org.au/resources/how-to-update-your-gender-on-formal-documents-wa/ https://web.archive.org/web/20110915194405/http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/09/15/travel/main20106611.shtml https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/legis/cth/consol_act/cia1955198/s7a.html https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/western-australia-may-leave-gender-off-birth-certificates/10180012 https://justiceconnect.org.au/resources/how-to-update-your-gender-on-formal-documents-wa/ https://web.archive.org/web/20110915194405/http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/09/15/travel/main20106611.shtml https://www.wa.gov.au/government/media-statements/Cook%20Labor%20Government/Gender-recognition-reforms-for-LGBTIQA%20-community-take-effect-20250530

edited by DaisyGeekyTrans. Intersex since 2011.

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ValueNot legally recognizedIntersex only
Start Date(unknown)Sep 15, 2011
DescriptionNon-binary genders are not recognised by local governments or under Western Australia law. However, there was discussion of it in 2018.In 2011, intersex people achieved legal recognition in the Cocos Islands under federal Australian law.

Non-binary genders are not recognised by local governments or under Western Australia law. However, there was discussion of it in 2018.
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Non-binary genders are not recognised by local governments or under Western Australia law. However, there was discussion of it in 2018. In 2011, intersex people achieved legal recognition in the Cocos Islands under federal Australian law. Non-binary genders are not recognised by local governments or under Western Australia law. However, there was discussion of it in 2018.
Sourceshttps://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/legis/cth/consol_act/cia1955198/s7a.html
https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/western-australia-may-leave-gender-off-birth-certificates/10180012
https://justiceconnect.org.au/resources/how-to-update-your-gender-on-formal-documents-wa/
https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/legis/cth/consol_act/cia1955198/s7a.html
https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/western-australia-may-leave-gender-off-birth-certificates/10180012
https://justiceconnect.org.au/resources/how-to-update-your-gender-on-formal-documents-wa/
https://web.archive.org/web/20110915194405/http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/09/15/travel/main20106611.shtml
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https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/legis/cth/consol_act/cia1955198/s7a.html https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/western-australia-may-leave-gender-off-birth-certificates/10180012 https://justiceconnect.org.au/resources/how-to-update-your-gender-on-formal-documents-wa/ https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/legis/cth/consol_act/cia1955198/s7a.html https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/western-australia-may-leave-gender-off-birth-certificates/10180012 https://justiceconnect.org.au/resources/how-to-update-your-gender-on-formal-documents-wa/ https://web.archive.org/web/20110915194405/http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/09/15/travel/main20106611.shtml

edited by Unknownmiles. Adding period lol

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DescriptionNon-binary genders are not recognised by local governments or under Western Australia law. However, there was discussion of it in 2018Non-binary genders are not recognised by local governments or under Western Australia law. However, there was discussion of it in 2018.
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Non-binary genders are not recognised by local governments or under Western Australia law. However, there was discussion of it in 2018

edited by Unknownmiles. Rewriting description

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DescriptionNon-binary genders are not believed to be recognised by local governments nor is it recognised under Western Australia law. However there was some discussion of it in 2018Non-binary genders are not recognised by local governments or under Western Australia law. However, there was discussion of it in 2018
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Non-binary genders are not believed to be recognised by local governments nor is it recognised under Western Australia law. However there was some discussion of it in 2018 or under Western Australia law. However, there was discussion of it in 2018

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Original entry
StatusNot legally recognized
Start Date(unknown)
End Date(none)
DescriptionNon-binary genders are not believed to be recognised by local governments nor is it recognised under Western Australia law. However there was some discussion of it in 2018
Sourceshttps://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/legis/cth/consol_act/cia1955198/s7a.html https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/western-australia-may-leave-gender-off-birth-certificates/10180012 https://justiceconnect.org.au/resources/how-to-update-your-gender-on-formal-documents-wa/